All penguins hunt in the same way; they either catch their prey in the water or they can scrape krill off the underside of the ice.

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race first ran to Nome in 1973, after two short races on part of the Iditarod Trail in 1967 and 1969. The idea of having a race over the Iditarod Trail was conceived by the late Dorothy G. Page.

For penguins, their barrier against heat loss is provided by a survival suit of feathers. Their feathers are short and stiff and interlock to trap air beneath, forming the ornithological equivalent of a diver’s dry suit.

It’s widely acknowledged that emperor penguins have to occasionally endure air temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius (-40 degrees Fahrenheit) and beyond, as well as wind gusts that can reach in excess of 150 kilometres (90 miles) per hour.

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Yes, there are white peacocks and now there’s video. White peacocks are not albinos. They actually have a genetic mutation that is known as Leucism, which causes the lack of pigments in the plumage. A white peacock is technically a genetic variant of the Indian Blue Peafowl.

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Does Peacock Taste Good? Some are under strict protection, and it is illegal to eat them, such as the green peacock. On the other hand, you can raise the blue peacock and eat them as well. Peacocks don’t come as affordable as chicken, but many say they taste more tender and tasty.

But basically, peacocks are protected in California and if you kill one you could face felony charges and some serious punishments. They’re not classified as game birds or wild animals, so you have to respect that. You can’t hunt or shoot peacocks, please call your local office for advice.

Wild peacocks eat fruit, berries, grains, ants, flower petals and plants. Captive peafowl will also eat cat food, cheese, nuts, scrambled egg, cooked rice and kitchen scraps. Peafowl need to be fed a high protein diet to maintain optimum health.